Emirates Shipping Lines (ESL) has officially entered the US market by launching a new direct shipping service connecting Southeast Asia and South China to Seattle through the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA).

This expansion strengthens ESL’s global presence and provides new opportunities for importers and exporters in the Pacific Northwest. The service aims to improve…

Countries have agreed a global deal to tackle shipping emissions, after nearly ten years of negotiations.

The deal was nearly derailed after Saudi Arabia forced a last minute vote and the US pulled out of talks in London – but it eventually passed on Friday.

Small island states and environmental groups were angry that a blanket tax was not agreed to and called th…

The pilots’ service has been suspended as part of Belgium’s national day of industrial action. The disruption could cost the port millions, a spokesperson for Port of Antwerp-Bruges said. By Wednesday morning, 12 departing and 16 arriving vessels were waiting; that number had risen to nearly 50 by midday, causing significant delays in cargo operations.

The strike actio…